PADBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL

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1 Caring for the Future School Contact MacDonald Ave Ph: Fax: cation.wa.edu.au Web: wa.edu.au SMS Attendance to (text only) School Times 8.55am: Start of day am: Recess pm: Lunch 3.00pm: End of day Term Dates Term Mon 2 Feb - Thurs 2 Apr Term Mon 20 Apr Fri 3 Jul Staff Development Days Fri 29th May Voluntary School Contributions Kindy: $40 per child PP-Yr 7: $60 per child P&C Voluntary Support Fund $30 per child Family discount available PADBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL Newsletter Issue No.1 5th February Principal s Message Dear Parents/Caregivers, Welcome back to the new school year, especially to the new families that have joined us for the first time. It was fantastic to see our children return to school happy to see their classmates and catch up with what happened over the holiday period. We have started the new year with the enrolment figure we planned for, so we now wait for the student census to confirm our budget for the year. As well as new students we have new staff. Ms Atkins is our deputy principal. We also have Mr Michael Hanlon as a supernumerary deputy principal while he is awaiting a permanent appointment to a school. Ms Cathy Corunna is working in the Early Childhood Education area with Ms Thomas and Mrs Aravidis while Mrs White is on leave for first semester Staffing Principal Mr Jeff Murphy Deputy Principal Ms Kim Atkins K/P Ms Jackie Thomas/Ms Cathy Corunna P/1 Mrs Sandra Aravidis/Ms Cathy Corunna Year 2 Ms Kim Atkins/ Mrs Donna Reid Year 3 Ms Claire Adams Year4/5 Mrs Pat Romet Year5/6 Mr Rick Gillett PE LOTE Music Ms Nicole Bond Mrs Saowarak Srisukkho To be confirmed. Education Assistants : Mrs Tania Miltrup, Mrs Jo Andrews, Mrs Lyn McVicar, Mrs Julie Baynton Chaplain Mrs Jade Crompton Registrars: Mrs Teri Tan, Mrs Keryn Nunn Library Officer Mrs Pip Cawley Gardener Mr Max Walker Cleaners Mrs Marie Foley, Mrs Manthana Banham, Mrs Wanee Delborrello, Mrs Jan Togher

2 Administration Jeff Murphy Principal Kim Atkins Deputy Principal Teri Tan Registrar Keryn Nunn School Officer School Council 2014 Mischa Cousins Chairperson The next School Council meeting will be held on TBA P&C Committee 2014 Natalie Upson President Belinda Murray/ Aniko Skribek Vice Presidents Jo Clark Treasurer Cornell Visagie Secretary The next P&C meeting will be held on Friday 13th February 3.15pm Education Security If you notice suspicious behaviour on our school site call: Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Programs: Applications close Monday 9 February. I would like to remind parents of students starting Year 6 that applications for Gifted and Talented programs for year close on Monday 9 February. Information on these programs is available from the following link: Teacher /Parent meetings We are going to hold our teacher / parent meetings to discuss the new classroom routines and for parents and teachers to meet each other during week three. Kindergarten parents will meet with Mrs Thomas on Wednesday 18th February from 5.30 to 6.00pm in room 10. Pre Primary parents will meet with Mrs Thomas, Mrs Aravidis and Ms Corunna on Wednesday 18th February from 6.15pm-6.45pm in room 10. Year one parents will meet with Mrs Aravidis and Mrs Corunna on Wednesday 18th February from 5.30pm to 6.00pm in room 8. Year 2 and 3 Meetings will be held on Thursday 19th February starting at 5.00pm in the classrooms. Year 4 to 6 meetings will also be in the classrooms from 5.30pm. Pre Primary On-Entry Assessment From week three all Pre-Primary students will take part in an On-Entry Assessment program to gauge their understanding in Literacy and Mathematics. The testing will be carried out over a number of days by the teacher with individual students. Parents will get a copy of the report through the year. Notes have also gone home to Pre-Primary parents. Before /After School Care Whitfords After School and Vacation Care are operating out of our new undercover area each morning and afternoon. Many families have taken up the before and after-school spots offered. For more information parents need to contact Whitfords After School Care on School Council I would like to thank the parent representatives of our school council for their work over the last two years. Ms Mischa Cousins, Mrs Lisa Brown, Ms Loretto Ocariz and Mrs Nicole Adams. We are looking for parents to nominate for the four positions on our school council for the next two years. We meet once per term. If you are interested please contact the office. If you would like more details about the role of the school council please see me or talk to one of our parent representatives. Regards, Jeff Murphy

3 Other School News Wearing Correct School Uniform Well done to all students and parents for a great start to the school year. Nearly all students are wearing the correct school uniform every day. Wearing the correct school uniform encourages school pride and self confidence. Especially during Summer, it is important that all students are wearing the blue school hat when outside. Baseball style caps are not acceptable hats whilst at school. Attendance at School The attendance rate for regular attendance at Padbury Primary School for 2014 was 76%. This means we had 76% of our student population attending school better than 90% of the time. Research confirms that to maximize your child s learning successes, they need to attend school 95% of the time. Regular attendance enables children to build upon their knowledge and skills every day. Children who miss out on the basic skills may experience difficulties later on due to gaps in their learning. Regular attendance helps students to develop confidence in areas such as social skills, organisation and teamwork. The law requires students to attend Primary School from Pre-primary to Year 7. Q: What should I do if my child is unwell? A: Inform the school, preferably first thing in the morning. SMS Attendance to Q: What should I do if my child refuses to go to school? A: Contact the school as soon as possible and the school will arrange support and advice. Q: What should I do if I am taking a vacation during school time? A: Inform the school of the vacation, however you should try to take holidays during school holiday periods Q: If I receive a letter in the mail with the date of an unexplained absence what should I do? A: Provide an explanation of the absence and return the note to their class teacher. Student Update Information This week, a form is coming home to families through the students for parents to update their contact information. If you have changed your contact numbers, address or person s you wish us to contact in the case of an emergency, please complete the form and send it back to the school office. It is important for us to have up to date information. School banking The school banking program will restart for students on Wednesday 18th February from our school library before school. Thank you again to our wonderful parent volunteer Ms Tarryn Lee for coordinating this wonderful program. Canteen The school canteen will be operating next week. The canteen will be open on Monday s and Thursday s each week offering our students morning recess and lunches. Children order their lunch in the morning at the canteen after 8.40am. School Chaplain Late last year we were notified we were one of the one hundred schools to miss out on chaplaincy funding for I received a pleasant call through the holidays to say that we were to receive funding for 2015 after a rethink by the government. Mrs Crompton will be returning as our chaplain for one and a half days per week starting this term.

4 Our First assembly for Term one will be held on Thursday 19th February starting at 9.00am in the undercover area. 13th February 18th February 19th February 27th February P&C Meeting 3.15pm Kindergarten, Pre-Primary Year 1 Teacher/Parent Mtgs Year 2-6 Teacher/ Parent Mtgs Clean Up Australia Day Have you heard about the Padbury P&C? We are a team of dedicated and enthusiastic parents and teachers who work together ensur ing that our kids at Padbury PS are brought up in a Caring Community with a Can Do Attitude. P&C members work closely with the school's administration to organise fun community events raising funds for additional school resources, operate the canteen, assisting the school community in building a positive culture among its members. Voluntary Contribution & P&C Levy We would like to thank parents who have paid their contribution and Levy. A quick note to say that receipts were sent home via students. Please check your child s school bag. Thank you Value of the Term Organisation What can you do to help the P&C? Help can be by way of donation, sponsorship, purchasing products or volunteering your time on a regular or casual basis at our community events, at the school canteen or 'just' attending one of our P&C meetings to share your ideas with us. You do not need to be a P&C member to attend the meetings.our next P&C meeting will be held on Friday 13th February from 3.15pm. Everybody is welcome! Being up on time for school Helping Mum by getting yourself ready Remembering your hat, reading books and permission slips Having the right school stationary Having your desk ready for the day For more information and to sign up as a volunteer please contact the Padbury P&C via our 'P&C Communication Book' available at the School Office or return your contact information below or ring the office at Thank you. Aniko Skribek (Vice-President) Yes I would like to register as a parent volunteer at an upcoming fundraising event. Name: Contact number:

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6 Community News Our school does not in any way endorse the following events or programs Whitfords Hockey 2015 Season Season runs April through to September REGISTRATION DAY: 14 th FEBRUARY (Club Room: 11am-2pm, or online) Come along and learn new skills, make new friends and enjoy some great family time! ALL YEAR GROUPS & LEVELS CATERED FOR: Kindy to Year 4: play Saturday mornings at home grounds Year 5/6 and Year 7/8: play Saturday mornings Year 9/10: play Sunday mornings Year 11/12: play Friday evenings OUR HOME GROUND AND CLUB ROOMS ARE AT MACDONALD RESERVE, PAD- BURY For more information visit our website: Registration Day - 22nd February 2015 MacDonald Reserve, Padbury 9am 1pm Visit our website wjfc.org.au for details.